Festive Charcuterie Snowman Board
A fun and festive way to present a charcuterie board, perfect for holiday entertaining, featuring a delightful snowman design made from various cheeses, meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Equipment
- Large platter or cutting board
Ingredients
Cheeses
- Cheddar
- Muenster
- Mozzarella balls
- Brie
Cured Meats
- Salami
- Prosciutto
- Pepperoni
Crackers
- Assorted shapes and sizes (round, square, breadsticks)
Fruits
- Grapes red and green
- Blueberries
- Cranberries
- Orange segments
- Kiwi slices
Vegetables
- Baby carrots
- Cucumber slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olives
Spreads/Dips
- Hummus
- Fig jam
- Honey mustard
Edible Decorations
- Pretzel sticks
- Small bell pepper strips red/green
- Baby carrot
- Peppercorns or small olives
Instructions
Building the Snowman
- Choose a large platter and visualize three overlapping circles for the snowman's body.
- Arrange larger cheese slices (cheddar, muenster) to form the base of the three circular body sections.
- Layer folded cured meats (salami, prosciutto, pepperoni) over the cheese, allowing some cheese to show through.
- Place assorted crackers around the snowman sections to define the shape; use breadsticks for arms.
- Fill remaining spaces with colorful fruits (grapes, blueberries, cranberries, orange segments, kiwi slices) and vegetables (baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, olives).
Decorating the Snowman
- Create the snowman's face using small olives or peppercorns for eyes and a smile, and a baby carrot for the nose.
- Add a festive scarf with a thin strip of red or green bell pepper where the head and middle body meet.
- Place small mozzarella balls down the snowman's front for buttons and arrange small bowls of dips or spreads nearby.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like rosemary for a wintery touch.
Notes
Get creative with your arrangement and use a variety of colors and textures for a visually appealing board. You can also add other festive elements like small cookie cutters to shape some of the cheeses or fruits.